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Who needs a Cloud PC, anyway? What's the experience like? How much does it really cost? I've got answers to all those questions.
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My newest PC is the thinnest and lightest I've ever had. It's literally a pixel thick, it weighs absolutely nothing, and it's powerful enough to get me through a full day's work without ever needing a recharge.
I am talking, of course, about my new Windows 365 Cloud PC. It's a subscription-based service that Microsoft is currently offering for 20% off, and I'm halfway through my one-month trial. I've been running my Cloud PC on every device I can get my hands on, including multiple PCs, a MacBook, a five-year-old iPad, and even a Samsung phone. Here it is, running in a Google Chrome tab on a Windows PC.
Who needs a Cloud PC, anyway? What's the experience like? How much does it cost? And, most importantly, is that monthly fee worth it? I've got your answers right here.